April 17, 2026
Mandel Nallo is scheduled to make his promotional debut against Jai Herbert on the main card of UFC Winnipeg on Saturday. Nallo earned his UFC contract in September 2025 by defeating Samuel Silva via first-round knockout on Dana White's Contender Series. Since 2023, Nallo has been on a tear, winning five consecutive fights. DraftKings sees Nallo as the favorite with a salary of $8,800.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 17, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (elbow) is expected to be shopped again this offseason as the franchise continues its rebuild, with league executives believing a deal remains possible despite recent struggles. Morant played just 20 games this season before being shut down with a UCL sprain and averaged 19.5 points on 41.0 percent shooting, a dip from his All-Star peak. His uncertain situation adds risk in dynasty formats, while Memphis' youth movement could boost roles for players like
GG Jackson II and
Santi Aldama if the roster fully resets.
--Brian DailisanSource: Tim MacMahon and Michael C. Wright
April 17, 2026
Karine Silva will look to bounce back in the win column when she takes on Jasmine Jasudavicius on the main card of UFC Winnipeg on Saturday. Silva was last seen competing in December at UFC 323, where she dropped a unanimous decision to Maycee Barber. Since joining the leading promotion back in 2022, Silva has gone 5-2 and is currently 1-2 in her last three bouts. DraftKings sees Silva as a big underdog with a salary of $7,000.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 17, 2026
Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe will return for the 2026-27 season after guiding the team through a 17-65 campaign that was focused on development. The move signals continuity for a roster expected to shift toward winning behind
Trae Young (back) and
Anthony Davis (hand), while young pieces like
Alexandre Sarr (toe) and
Kyshawn George (elbow) continue to grow. For fantasy purposes, Keefe's player development track record supports long-term upside for prospects, though rotations may tighten with veterans added.
Bub Carrington and
Tre Johnson could see reduced usage, while Young and Davis are positioned to dominate offensive roles.
--Brian DailisanSource: Josh Robbins
April 17, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham and Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic are now eligible for all 2025-26 season honors, according to Shams Charania, after winning their Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge to the 65-game rule. Both remain elite fantasy anchors, with Doncic averaging 33.5 points, 4.0 three-pointers, 7.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.6 steals, while Cunningham posted 23.9 points, 2.0 three-pointers, 5.5 rebounds, 9.9 assists and 1.4 steals across 64 games. This removes any award-related uncertainty in keeper formats.
Anthony Edwards was denied, slightly lowering his end-of-season accolade outlook.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
April 17, 2026
Jasmine Jasudavicius will look to get back in the win column when she faces off against Karine Silva on the main card of UFC Winnipeg on Saturday. Jasudavicius was last seen in action in October at UFC Vancouver, where she suffered a first-round TKO loss to former title challenger Manon Fiorot. Prior to her loss to Fiorot, Jasudavicius was on a five-fight winning streak. DraftKings sees Jasudavicius as a big favorite with a salary of $9,200.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 17, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is questionable for Friday's play-in matchup for the eighth seed against Phoenix after appearing to favor his ankle following Wednesday's win over the Clippers. He posted 20 points, three triples, five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two blocks in 28 minutes in that game. If he sits,
Al Horford would likely step into a larger role after logging 14 points and three rebounds in 23 minutes, making him a viable deep-league streamer.
Draymond Green and
Gui Santos should also see stable minutes, while
Gary Payton II could pick up additional run.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 17, 2026
Golden State Warriors center
Quinten Post (foot) is out for Friday's eighth-seed play-in tournament matchup against Phoenix, marking his ninth straight absence due to a right-foot injury. His continued absence keeps Golden State in a tightened rotation, placing more frontcourt responsibility on
Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) if cleared after posting 20 points, three triples, five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two blocks in 28 minutes Wednesday.
Draymond Green and
Gui Santos should maintain steady roles, while
Al Horford remains a deeper streaming option for points and rebounds off the bench.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 17, 2026
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas skated into the offseason after scoring a hat trick in Thursday's 5-3 road win over the Utah Mammoth. He had two goals in the second period to give St. Louis a 3-2 lead and then added an empty-net goal with less than a minute left in regulation. The 26-year-old celebrated his second career hat trick. Both of his three-goal games came this month. Unfortunately for Thomas, he can't carry this momentum into the playoffs, as the Blues couldn't overcome a horrible start to the season. But Thomas should be full of confidence entering next season, having secured his third consecutive campaign with a scoring pace of at least one point per game. Despite playing in only 64 games, Thomas finished as St. Louis' leader in all the main offensive categories, notching 64 points with 25 goals and 39 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 17, 2026
Phoenix Suns center
Mark Williams (foot) is questionable for Friday's West eighth-seed Play-In Tournament game against Golden State after dealing with left-foot soreness and logging 22 minutes in Tuesday's loss to Portland. If he sits,
Oso Ighodaro is expected to start. His fantasy appeal remains limited despite three points, one rebound, six assists, and one steal in 23 minutes last game, while averaging 6.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists across 22 minutes this season. Ighodaro is a low-cost DFS punt who can return value with rebounds and out-of-position assists if he sees enough minutes, while
Devin Booker and
Jalen Green should continue to carry the offensive load.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 17, 2026
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini closed out his sophomore year with a three-point performance in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets, setting a new franchise record for most points scored in a single season. Celebrini had one goal and two assists in the season finale, finishing the campaign with 115 points (45 goals, 70 assists) in 82 contests. The previous record was established by Joe Thornton in 2006-07, with 114 points. San Jose's young superstar finished the year as the league's fourth-highest scorer. Celebrini has all the tools to become a regular Art Ross Trophy contender, and his name even popped up in MVP talks this season. At just 19 years old, his fantasy stock can only go up.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 17, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's Play-In Tournament matchup against Golden State and could miss a third straight game if he cannot sprint during pregame testing. His absence would keep Phoenix leaning on secondary pieces, with
Royce O'Neale producing seven points, eight rebounds, three assists, and four steals in 24 minutes last game, while
Collin Gillespie logged five points with one triple across 20 minutes. O'Neale is the safer streaming option if you need rebounds and defensive stats, while Gillespie is more of a deeper-league play for assists.
Devin Booker and
Jalen Green should continue handling heavy usage.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 17, 2026
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood recorded a 22-save shutout in Thursday's regular-season finale against the Seattle Kraken, backstopping the team to a 2-0 victory. The Avalanche did just enough to close out the campaign with a win, while resting some of its key players, such as Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas. Colorado dominated the league during the regular season, finishing with the best record, the most goals scored, and the fewest goals allowed. The latter achievement brought Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood the 2025-26 William M. Jennings Trophy. Including six shootout deciders, the Avalanche netminders gave up only 203 goals during the season. Wedgewood finished the campaign with a 31-6-6 record, a 2.02 goals-against average, a .921 save percentage, and four shutouts.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 17, 2026
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (rest) has become the second player in franchise history to lead the NHL in goals. He produced 53 goals in 80 games, winning the Rocket Richard Trophy by a two-goal margin over Montreal's Cole Caufield. Milan Hejduk was previously Colorado's lone Rocket Richard Trophy winner, having netted 50 goals in 2002-03. MacKinnon sat out the Avalanche's regular-season finale on Thursday against Seattle, finishing the campaign with 127 points. He will now start a chase for his second Stanley Cup. While Colorado hasn't had much joy in the playoffs since its triumph in 2022, MacKinnon's performance levels have remained high. He has posted 14 goals and 32 points across 25 games in the last three postseasons.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 17, 2026
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid sealed his sixth Art Ross Trophy win in style on Thursday night, tallying four assists in a 6-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. He finished the regular season with 138 points (48 goals, 90 assists) in 82 games, four more than the second-highest scorer, Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov. McDavid also beat out Kucherov in the race to finish first in assists. The Oilers captain tied Gordie Howe and Mario Lemieux for the second most Art Ross Trophy wins in NHL history, behind Wayne Gretzky (10). It's been another special season for McDavid, but he definitely won't fully enjoy it if he can't get his hands on the Stanley Cup for the first time. McDavid will begin his eighth career postseason campaign against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 17, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar (lower body) will rejoin the lineup for Game 1 against the Philadelphia Flyers, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports. After practicing on Thursday, Lizotte announced he's "ready to go" for the playoffs. The 28-year-old sat out the last four regular-season games due to a lower-body injury. Despite being limited to a fourth-line role, Deward managed a career-high 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists) in 78 games this season. He was also among the team leaders with 144 hits. Dewar's physicality could be a big asset for the Penguins in a playoff series against their state rivals. Blake Lizotte (upper body) has also declared himself available for the postseason, meaning Pittsburgh will have its highly effective fourth line back together for the most important part of the campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: Seth Rorabaugh
April 17, 2026
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Nikita Grebenkin (upper body) is not expected to be game-ready at the start of the playoffs, Bill Meltzer of the Flyers' official site reports. The Russian forward sustained an upper-body injury in late March and wasn't in the lineup for the final 13 regular-season contests. He finished his rookie campaign with 14 points (four goals, 10 assists), 32 SOG, and 86 hits in 55 outings. Grebekin's absence has coincided with the emergence of Porter Martone. The sixth pick of last year's draft heads into the postseason with a six-game point streak and is sure to be a popular selection in DFS competitions.
--Taavi PailkSource: Bill Meltzer
April 17, 2026
Atlanta Braves left-hander
Chris Sale is off to a strong start in 2026 in his 16th year in the big leagues and his third in Atlanta, going 3-1 with a 3.27 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 22:6 K:BB in 22 innings pitched over his four starts. Sale bounced back nicely in his last appearance on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians by allowing just one earned run with a walk and six strikeouts in six innings pitched. On April 6 against the Los Angeles Angels, Sale surrendered six earned runs on five hits (two homers) while walking two and striking out seven in only four innings. The 37-year-old nine-time All-Star and former American League Cy Young winner is still a strong fantasy starter, even though he's 37 years old, but durability is a major concern. Sale has made 20 starts in a season just once since 2017. He'll have a difficult upcoming matchup on Saturday against the Phillies, but Sale remains a must-start in fantasy when he's healthy.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baseball Reference
April 17, 2026
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Mac Jones is one of the more productive backups in the league, offering the ability to come off the bench and keep his team in the game. We saw Jones handle plenty of starter reps in 2025, as he started eight games last year with 2,151 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He even got onto the fringe of the fantasy radar by ranking as the overall QB16 from Week 2-10. However, as soon as
Brock Purdy was healthy enough to play, the Niners turned to him and sent Jones to the bench. There was some speculation that Jones could be traded this offseason if the 49ers felt he was too valuable to leave on the bench. Nothing is stopping the Niners from making that deal now, but remaining with the team this deep in the offseason seems to be a pretty good sign that he'll stick around. Jones has upside when he gets onto the field, but given how difficult the roster crunch can be in fantasy football, managers don't need the former first-round pick clogging up their bench spots. He can be dropped to waivers in most formats.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 17, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Tez Johnson wasn't a steady fantasy option last year, but his 322 yards and five touchdowns were enough to turn some heads. Scoring five touchdowns as a rookie isn't easy, especially for a seventh-round pick buried on the depth chart. Nevertheless, Johnson emerged as a decent fantasy contributor, often filling in productivity-wise for any injured players among the core of
Mike Evans,
Emeka Egbuka, and
Chris Godwin Jr. The good news for Johnson is that Evans has departed, leaving one fewer mouth to feed on offense. The bad news, though, is that Johnson's five touchdowns are not sustainable as long as he occupies a depth role. He's merely a depth receiver for now, but given how often wide receiver injuries occur in the NFL, there's a nonzero chance that Johnson could end up making a fantasy impact in 2026. Still, the anticipated touchdown regression has dropped Johnson down to WR95 in the latest RotoBaller dynasty rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 17, 2026
Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Jacoby Brissett offers a bridge or stop-gap option on his own team, and he could provide similar value to fantasy football managers in 2026. Brisett was thrust into the starting quarterback role somewhat unexpectedly last year, starting 10 games in the absence of
Kyler Murray (foot). The veteran signal caller was easily better than anyone could have imagined, accruing 3,336 passing yards with 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Not only did he unlock a level of fantasy dependability that Murray, who is now a Viking, was never able to achieve, but he also supported top-tier fantasy performances from his teammates. Most notably, tight end
Trey McBride was the year's overall TE1, and
Michael Wilson enjoyed a nice breakout of his own at wide receiver with 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns. Unless the Cardinals make an aggressive quarterback selection in the NFL Draft, Brissett will be the starter for most of 2026. He has a decent chance to pick up where he left off, but the fact that he isn't guaranteed to start games beyond 2026 certainly reduces his dynasty upside. He currently ranks as the QB30 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty rankings, only offering trade appeal to fantasy managers with no other quarterback options.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 17, 2026
New York Yankees outfielder
Aaron Judge went 1-for-4 with his major-league-leading eighth home run of the season and a strikeout in the team's 11-4 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in the Bronx. Judge and Angels star outfielder
Mike Trout put on an impressive display of back-and-forth power in the four-game series at Yankee Stadium this week. The 33-year-old three-time MVP hit a pair of home runs in Monday's victory over the Halos and then added his eighth dinger of the year in the series finale. Judge wasn't exactly firing on all cylinders at the start of the 2026 season, but he's beginning to heat up and is now hitting .236 with a .918 OPS through 19 games played. The seven-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger winner also has 14 RBI, three stolen bases, and 16 runs scored for the Yankees. Fantasy managers will be hoping that Judge can continue his elite power display going into this weekend's series against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Judge is always a must-start in fantasy leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 16, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder
Oneil Cruz continued his hot start to the 2026 season by going 2-for-5 with a double, two stolen bases, an RBI, a run scored, and a strikeout in the team's 8-7 extra-inning loss at PNC Park to the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Cruz came into Thursday's game slashing .310/.380/.563 with a .943 OPS, five home runs, 16 RBI, seven stolen bases, 14 runs scored, seven walks, and 25 strikeouts in 18 games played. It's very nice to see for the Pirates and fantasy managers who have been waiting for Cruz's breakout season. He did have 20 home runs, 61 RBI, and a league-high 38 stolen bases in 135 games in 2025, but he also hit just .200 (94-for-471) with 174 strikeouts in 544 plate appearances. The 27-year-old Dominican has some of the best bat speed and exit velocities in the big leagues, so if he can cut down on the whiffs, his power/speed upside makes him extremely dynamic for fantasy baseball purposes.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 16, 2026
Detroit Lions quarterback
Jared Goff is far from the flashiest name in fantasy football, but his reliability has allowed him to be a top-10 fantasy option year in and year out. Goff has ranked as the QB10 or higher in each of his four seasons, including a QB9 finish in 2025 as he tallied 4,564 passing yards, 34 passing touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He lacks rushing upside, but he also does a pretty good job protecting the football, which has allowed him to remain in the top-12 range. It also helps that he has a bunch of superstars at his disposal, including
Jahmyr Gibbs at running back,
Amon-Ra St. Brown and
Jameson Williams at wide receiver,
Sam LaPorta at tight end, and Penei Sewell in the trenches. Older, non-rushing quarterbacks aren't typically dynasty trade targets, but if we assume that Goff will produce similarly to
Matthew Stafford in his thirties, then the Cal product can still be an intriguing offseason addition in dynasty leagues. Plus, he'll remain relatively affordable in trades as long as he lacks the rushing upside that quarterbacks like
Trevor Lawrence and
Justin Herbert possess. A current ranking as the QB23 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings doesn't quite reflect the short-term QB1 value he could bring to a contender in dynasty leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 16, 2026
Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Daniel Jones (Achilles) is working his way back from a season-ending Achilles tear that he suffered in Week 14 of the 2025 season. Jones was enjoying a career resurgence with the Colts before the crushing injury. He finished the year with 261 completions, 3,101 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions, 164 rushing yards, and five rushing touchdowns across 13 games. Prior to the Colts' Week 11 bye, Jones ranked as the overall QB5 in fantasy football. He played well for long enough that we can be confident his success was legitimate and not just a fluke. With that in mind, fantasy managers should be excited about the value he'll offer upon his return from injury. Still in his twenties and signed through 2027, Jones can be a short- to medium-term quarterback option in fantasy football. He's a top-12 quarterback option in redraft leagues, but with some uncertainty in his long-term outlook, he ranks as low as the QB27 in dynasty formats.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Angels infielder
Oswald Peraza was doing a little bit of everything during Thursday's game against the New York Yankees. Peraza got revenge on his former club with a two-run home run during Thursday's blowout win. He went 2-for-4 at the plate with a double, a homer, three RBI, one walk, and a stolen base in the 11-4 victory. Peraza probably doesn't have an everyday role, but is taking advantage of the extra at-bats with
Jorge Soler suspended right now. He's 5-for-10 with two homers, four RBI, and three walks over the last three games. Peraza could be a short-term spark plug for fantasy managers looking for help right now.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
April 16, 2026
Washington Nationals relief pitcher
Clayton Beeter continued to struggle with his command during Thursday's outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Beeter was handed the ball in the ninth inning with a one-run lead on Thursday. The right-hander allowed two walks, one hit, and one run to blow his second save of the season. He was able to get out of the inning and eventually earn the win with the Nationals taking the lead in the 10th inning.
Orlando Ribalta wound up earning the save by tossing a scoreless inning in the 10th. Beeter could be on a short leash in the closer role with eight walks in 9.1 innings this season.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
April 16, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher
Angel Zerpa was handed the ball with a one-run lead against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. Zerpa picked up his first career save on Monday and was asked to do it again a few days later. The southpaw gave up a leadoff single to
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to begin the final frame. Zerpa was able to work around the hit and earn his second save of the season.
Trevor Megill pitched in the eighth inning, while
Abner Uribe didn't pitch for rest purposes. This could end up turning into a committee between Megill, Uribe, and Zerpa going forward. Fantasy managers should monitor Zerpa to see if the Brewers continue using him in save situations.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
April 16, 2026
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher
Ryan Walker once again was called upon in a non-save situation on Thursday. The right-hander was handed the ball in the seventh inning of Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Walker was solid as he tossed a scoreless outing with one strikeout to earn himself the hold. The Giants decided to go with left-hander
Erik Miller in the ninth inning of Thursday's game. It went well for Miller, who struck out three batters to earn his first save of the season. Clearly, Walker isn't the full-time closer, and the Giants want to continue going closer-by-committee. Fantasy managers who are relying on Walker for saves might need to start looking elsewhere.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
April 16, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher
Trevor Megill appears to have lost the closer role for now. Ahead of Thursday's game, Megill had allowed seven earned runs over his last two outings. The Brewers decided to have Megill pitch in the eighth inning of Thursday's game. The right-hander tossed a scoreless frame with two strikeouts. Milwaukee handed the ball to left-hander
Angel Zerpa with a one-run lead in the ninth inning. The southpaw gave up one hit but was able to close the door for his second save of the season. Megill could earn his way back into the full-time closer role, but for now, Zerpa and
Abner Uribe should be in the mix as well.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
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